Preheat oven to 350°. Sift first 6 (six) ingredients together in large mixing bowl. Stir oil, eggs, water, and pumpkin together in small bowl. Combine wet ingredients with dry. Pour into greased & floured loaf pans (or you may use cooking spray, such as Pam). Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of bread before baking. Bake bread at 350° for approximately 1 hour. Cool slightly before removing from pans. Makes three loaves, depending on size of pans